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LJ52 XTB

2002 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,361 mi
Last recorded100,361 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit Connect105,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 XTB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,361 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 100,361 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,903 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear spring shackles corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 90,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,978 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy edge wear no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspenion mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper corroded

Rear leaf springs + hangers corroded

slight play and knonk detected at steering wheel

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavy edge wear no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspenion mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper corroded

Rear leaf springs + hangers corroded

slight play and knonk detected at steering wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear service brake efforts are slightly low

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,917 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,694 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,694 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,733 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 63,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,005 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,414 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,926 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,737 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,291 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,755 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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LJ52 XTB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 105,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ52 XTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ52 XTB is a 2002 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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